Canon G3 X vs Sony H400
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Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
- Released June 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Revealed February 2014
Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon G3 X vs Sony H400, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty similar but the G3 X (1") and H400 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The G3 X was launched 17 months later than the H400 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G3 X grades versus the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Sony H400
G3 X | H400 | |||
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Revealed | June 2015 | February 2014 | More recent by 17 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1160k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon G3 X
H400 | G3 X |
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Common features in the Canon G3 X and Sony H400
G3 X | H400 |
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Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Examine the Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G3 X versus the H400.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and H400 is 60 and 62 respectively.
Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and H400.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The G3 X comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The newer G3 X provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G3 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot G3 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-06-18 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-600mm (25.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 733 gr (1.62 lb) | 628 gr (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 521 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 300 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $849 | $268 |